How Eastern Washington Can Earn a Bounce-Back Win Against Northern Iowa

How Eastern Washington can earn a bounce-back win against Northern Iowa

In the midst of a stretch when it will play three of its first four football games on the road, the Eastern Washington Eagles will take to Roos Field on Saturday with a number of implicit advantages over its opponent, Northern Iowa.

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2026 Season Trailer

Panther football opens the 2026 season at Eastern Washington - UNI Athletics

CEDAR FALLS, Iowa — The UNI football program is in action for the first time in 2026 as the Panthers head to Washington on Saturday, September 5, to take on the Eastern Washington Eagles. Kickoff is slated for 6 p.m. CT at Roos Field and will be available on ESPN+ and the Panther Sports Radio Network.